Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Priyanka Questions Modi, Shah Over Journalists’ Harassment Allegations
Three women journalists say police personnel sexually harassed them while they were covering a protest in New Delhi.
The protest took place at Jantar Mantar on October 3 and was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
One journalist separately told PTI that an assistant commissioner of police allegedly sexually assaulted her.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to take notice.
She also said women at the protest felt threatened by police.
Delhi Police sent the complaints to its Crime Branch for an inquiry.
The Crime Branch is expected to speak with the complainants and other people involved.
The Press Club of India urged police to act on the complaint.
Three women journalists alleged police personnel sexually harassed them while they reported at a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 3.
The protest was against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over the allegations.
Delhi Police transferred the complaints to its Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry, an officer said.
The Press Club of India expressed dismay and urged Delhi Police to act on the complaint.
- Who
- Three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the response.
- What
- Journalists alleged sexual harassment while covering a protest; Delhi Police transferred their complaints to the Crime Branch for inquiry.
- When
- The protest and alleged incidents took place on October 3; the report is dated October 4.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- Why
- The journalists were reporting on a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Journalists’ Allegations
Police Inquiry
Alleged conduct and police response
Journalists’ Allegations
Three women journalists alleged sexual harassment by police personnel; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the women felt threatened and criticized the lack of concrete action.
Police Inquiry
Delhi Police said the complaints were transferred to the Crime Branch for a fair and impartial inquiry, which would include recording statements from complainants and others concerned.
- Complainants
- Three women journalists
- Alleged incident date
- October 3
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Protest subject
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Police response
- Complaints transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry
- Political response
- Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned Narendra Modi and Amit Shah
- Press organization response
- The Press Club of India urged Delhi Police to act on the complaint